to what extent

[ too wuht ik-stent, wot, hwuht, hwot ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

idiom

to how great a degree; how much, how far, how well, etc.:
To what extent were you acquainted with the deceased?
These tests will help determine to what extent his memory has deteriorated.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of to what extent¹

First recorded in 1615–25

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Example Sentences

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The daily confidential pow wow that precedes the actual conclave will enable many of them to meet for the first time and decide to what extent they want to restore the past or look to the future.

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But to what extent is quick commerce really hollowing out the Indian high street?

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But it is still unclear to what extent the tariffs will be universally applied or more targeted.

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To what extent was that sound world shaped by having been on the road, playing big rock shows with Boygenius?

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We still do not know precisely how many people were on board, how many were injured or to what extent.

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tow-haired towhead

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